Archer spg tank destroyer patch

Tankopedia contains useful information on the world of tanks vehicles for both new and experienced players. The self propelled 17pdr, valentine, mk i, archer was a british self propelled antitank gun of the second world war based on the valentine infantry tank. The british archer was one the more peculiar selfpropelled antitank gun designs. Lightmedium line cruiser ii centurion ax cruiser iii tier 2 at tier 2 the cruiser iii is a quick grind for most. Straley in june of 1945, while the unit was still in germany. Hello and thanks for watching this is the complete build of the new tamiya 5 british archer self propelled anti tank gun. One of the challengesevents im playing says i have to use a spg t3 t5,i thought they where tds but i havent got any points even though i made kills as required. Theyre waiting for road block removal en route to eisfeld, germany on april 12, 1945. Soldiers of the 26th infantry playing cards behind an m36 tank destroyer.

Iconic musician kenny loggins will be making his animated way into the danger zone and. An experimental installation of the 6pounder gun on a valentine i, 1942. This is adry transfer decal from archer fine transfers. The self propelled 17pdr, valentine, mk i, archer was a british self propelled anti tank gun of the second world war based on the valentine infantry tank chassis fitted with an ordnance qf 17 pounder gun. Fought along the siegfried line near helenthal, germany, in march. The archer spg tank destroyers armour was not very thick.

Others decide to hang onto it due to the awesome 40mm pompom gun it has. This entry was posted in tank destroyers, tanks, world of tanks and tagged archer, t67, tank destroyers, tanks, tier v on 26112016 by newbiechief. The most widely produced american tank destroyer, with a total of 6,706 vehicles manufactured from september 1942 through january 1944. Best and worst tanks by tier and type worst tier v tank. Vehicles like the archer were called selfpropelled antitank guns. I still say it was used for reforger but i dont think these are patches. Mar 26, 2020 this page details the development and operational history of the archer self propelled 17pdr, valentine, mk i tank destroyer td assault gun including technical specifications and pictures. The gunners of the sp batteries in normandy manned m10s with 3 or 17 pdr guns. As the british infantry approached the stop line, tiger tanks of 102nd ss heavy tank battalion stopped the advance on the crest line. The m10 wolverine is an american tier 5 turreted tank destroyer. Triple wheel bogies on springs with newton hydraulic shock absorbers. Building the new tamiya 5 british archer self propelled anti tank gun duration.

Sgt cummings, no 1 of an m10 of 86th anti tank regiment was asked to assist 7 rtr deal with this new threat. Arrived at le havre, france, on 21 january 1945, equipped with m18s. Original tank destroyer patch my uncle was a driver on a tank destroyer during wwii during training in the united states, soldiers serving in tank destroyer units were authorized to wear the tank destroyer forces shoulder sleeve insignia. The british army in ww2 did not use the term tank destroyer. Jul 22, 20 if the uk spg tier vii fv304 has moved up a tier from its previous vi will it still have the tier v 4. Theres nothing worse in mp than having an opponent who can push you with armor while youre helpless to stop it. It had a low profile and deployed in action rear over the back decks. Self propelled guns are more of a large or at gun with little redesign to fit into a casemate style vehicle.

The self propelled 17pdr, valentine, mk i, archer was a british self propelled anti tank gun of the second world war based on the valentine infantry tank chassis. The archer tank destroyer, a valentine with a 17 pdr. More than a third of all wolverines were supplied to the allied nations under lendlease. Archer tier 5 uk tank destroyer ace tanker youtube. Maybe the reason behind the myth is that while the orginal at gun had fairly long recoil, the tank gun and the gun istalled on archer have very short recoil, a 30 ton tank or 15 ton archer could absorb much more recoil energy than the field carriage. Sep 27, 2014 i see what you guys are talking about but i dont see a patch. The archer also fires excalibur extended range precision guided projectiles with a maximum range of 60 km. Hes greatest advantage is the cannon, the same as the one found in sherman firefly and few other british vehicles. Production started in mid1943 and the archer entered service in october 1944. What isnt mentioned in the history is that the 661st was one of the first units.

Ww2 british tank destroyer the archer made by me substep. Combat tanks providing the basis for dedicated tank destroyers of the war are also included in this list. Like all night elf women, archers are able to shadowmeld at night. Now im wondering, if you got that vehicle which is effectively a tank destroyer, and has a huge 140155mm gun, how hard would it be to convert it to work as an spg as well.

Wasnt the 106mm recoilless rifle an antitank tank destroyer weapon. The archer tank destroyer was based on the infantry tank mk iii valentine. Surviving british ww2 archer 17pdr self propelled antitank gun. The canadian army used sps in the same manner as the british army, as a mobile field artillery piece. Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily primary operator. Aug 28, 2016 you could maybe make it work, like some sort of gunmortar that was smoothbore but also had some anti tank role as well either through heat and maybe ke munitions especially if using guided rounds but its not really going to be a true artillery piece, nor is it going to be a true tank destroyer. I will scan the back when i get there next week or so.

These brave warrior women are expert marksmen and use the concealing forests of kalimdor to their advantage. Their lightning quick ambushes are legendary for few warriors can match the speed and cunning of the proud archers. Based on the valentine chassis the archer mounted a powerful 17. Committed to battle at rocherathkrinkelt, belgium, on 16 february, 1945. While tank destroyers can perform similarly to light tanks, their extremely powerful guns make them valuable to a team. Then i got to thinking that a tank with a 140155mm gun, light armor useful only against ifvs, that was cheap and reliable might do well in exports to said small nations. The archer is a lot like the fcm 36 pak 40, better known as one of the many options that made up the marder i series. Aside from the unusually high reverse speed relative to the forward speed, it is a fairly typical opentopped thinlyshielded tank destroyer.

This site uses we recommend the following browsers select language site search donate. Our tank destroyer forces patch is a regulation, full color, embroidered military patch. The archer was classified as a selfpropelled antitank gun and, like the british 3in spg m10 and 17pdr sp achilles, was operated during the war by the. Under military doctrines prevalent in commonwealth armies at the time, vehicles such as the archer were called selfpropelled anti tank guns rather than tank destroyers. It was used by the egyptian army after the end of world war 2. As the tiers rise, the guns get better, while they continually trade. Archer 155 mm selfpropelled gunhowitzer military today. French heavy tanks start from tier 4 with a good mix of armor and mobility, although the very first tank down the line has a dual gun setup yet fires a tiny 47mm turreted gun.

Youll want some tank destroyers in longer multiplayer games. They typically have characteristics similar to their light and heavy tank counterparts at their tier. The tank destroyer concept was initially dismissed by the british but due to the success german tank destroyers were having it was decided to ahead. Building the new tamiya 5 british archer self propelled. Army, army national guard, army reserve units, and sold in the army post exchanges. The t67 is the best, i think, even if it has no armor. World of tanks which british tank line is right for you. You could maybe make it work, like some sort of gunmortar that was smoothbore but also had some antitank role as well either through heat and maybe ke munitions especially if using guided rounds but its not really going to be a true artillery piece, nor is it going to be a true tank destroyer. About archer fine transfers archer fine transfers is well known in the modeling community for producing highly accurate transfers of excellent quality.

Media in category archer tank destroyer the following 15 files are in this category, out of 15 total. This patch would be a great gift idea and a wonderful addition to your patch collection. Color of the achilles iic tank destroyer icon fixed. The first rank of the sentinel army is comprised of archers. By the end of the war, 655 of them had been produced. It was then published in a booklet and then reprinted in 1995, in the 69th infantry association bulletin volume 48, no 2. There are a total of 42 ww2 tank destroyers 19391945 in the military factory. Game content and materials are trademarks and s of their respective publisher and its licensors. Its not specifically a tank destroyer, but not a antifortifacation gun. Archer tier 5 uk tank destroyer ace tanker ltseo world of tanks gamer swedish viking. Plus if it is the patch its pretty high up on the pocket. M2 stuart, grant, sherman iii, archer, sherman firefly, achilles iic, challengervendicatore, condottiero, fv4004 conway, fv4005 fase 2. Archer fine transfers 148 m10 tank destroyer markings wwii builds 3 vehicles ar490. See more ideas about tank destroyer, archer and military vehicles.

Original tank destroyer patch my uncle was a driver on a tank destroyer during wwii see more. On monday nights episode march 3, archer fans are in for a fantastic night. Theyre waiting for road block removal en route to eisfeld. Damage of the chinese 122 mm shabao471 he shell increased from 465 to 530. The spg was created on the chassis of the panzerkampfwagen i its turret was removed, it was customized to carry a cannon and the cabin was equipped with light armoured screens at the front and on the sides. Im confused about the orientation of the star on the right side of my vehicle. Aug 26, 2015 archer tier 5 uk tank destroyer ace tanker ltseo world of tanks gamer swedish viking. Archer selfpropelled 17pdr, valentine, mk i tank destroyer td. The patch is on display at the bastogne barracks now. Pages in category archer tank destroyer this category contains only the following page. It was not designed to be used in close combat with enemy tanks. The archer was classified as a selfpropelled anti tank gun and, like the british 3in spg m10 and 17pdr sp achilles, was operated during the war by the. Archer tank destroyer ace tanker on highway 4 kills 1917 damage 2 marks excellence 73north. Tanks are armoured fighting vehicles designed for frontline combat, combining operational mobility and tactical.

Best and worst tanks by tier and type worst tier iv tank destroyer. The resulting tank destroyer had a good layout and a low silhouette. Archer british tank destroyers world of tanks game guide. The american army of ww2 used the term tank destroyer and often just abbreviated it to td in official reports. Archer is the first in the new line of british tank destroyers.

It is probably the most interesting of tanks added in the latest patch. Archer warcraft iii wowpedia your wiki guide to the. It is a slow tank destroyer packing a big gun, has good view range, an excellent rate of fire, it also has a very limited gun transverse, crew are killed easily and it should sit well back and or at the least not get spotted. Some sps were opentopped, others featured an armoured roof. Archer tank destroyer ace tanker on highway 4 kills 1917. This page details the development and operational history of the archer self propelled 17pdr, valentine, mk i tank destroyer td assault gun including technical specifications and pictures. Selfpropelled guns were relatively less expensive to build than a tank, as the main distinction between the two was the lack of a rotating turret. The 17pdr sp achilles officially 17 pounder, selfpropelled, achilles was a british variant of the american m10 tank destroyer armed with the british ordnance qf 17 pounder highvelocity 76.

The first attempt was to mount a 3 antiaircraft gun on a churchill tank, the first of these were completed in august 1942 and a total of 50 of these vehicles were. Having some heavy or medium tank chassis equipped with tank destroyer weapons to push against their armor push can crush their armor and turn the whole battle. Our military patches make an excellent addition to your collection or a great gift. Royal canadian artillery, 3rd canadian infantry division makes good progress and the next task is the placement of the decals. Archer spg 3rd anti tank regiment question missinglynx. It was based on a british valentine chassis, which meant it was not constrained by lease lend rules.

Valentine archer barrel 17pdr 76,2mm l55 barrel jb model 1. The self propelled 17pdr, valentine, mk i, archer was a british self propelled anti tank gun of the second world war based on the valentine infantry tank chassis fitted with an ordnance qf 17. Aug 28, 2016 then i got to thinking that a tank with a 140155mm gun, light armor useful only against ifvs, that was cheap and reliable might do well in exports to said small nations. Archer british tank destroyers world of tanks game. The archer was a british tank destroyer used during world war ii based on the valentine tank chassis. One archer survives in the tank museum, bovington, another can be found at overloon in the netherlands. World war 2 saw a dizzying array of tank destroyers deployed, some allnew designs while others were built from existing vehicles. The archer was an ok sp anti tank gun, optimised to fight in this role. Not very encouraging but somewhat typical to the british army.

The bonus has a range of 34 km and carries two smart antitank submunitions. This page details the development and operational history of the archer self propelled 17pdr, valentine, mk i tank destroyer td assault gun including. It is also compatible with bonus precision guided projectiles. Consequently, in the british army, the archer was operated by the royal artillery ra, rather than royal armoured corps rac. Archer selfpropelled 17pdr, valentine, mk i tank destroyer. G m10 wolverine t67 s35 ca archer at2 these are very different tanks, at least more different than tds at tier iv. An spg armed with the same 2pounder gun was built on its chassis. Archer 148 m10 tank destroyer markings wwii builds 3. Four churchills had been knocked out by a tiger and that was hull down a few hundred yards away. There are eight tier v tank destroyers in wot, as of patch 9. Page 1 of 2 101st airborne tank destroyers pocket patch 1970s posted in army and usaaf.